[China] - Refused to eat or drink: dog in China rescues owner but dies 12 days later in animal shelter from separation anxiety

[UltimaOnline]

• A loyal dog that raised the alarm when his owner had a stroke has died at an animal shelter while his owner recovers in hospital
• The 9-year-old golden retriever and Labrador crossbreed refused to eat or drink while away from owner and died 12 days later

A hero dog in eastern China that saved his 78-year-old owner after he had a stroke has died after being separated from him and refusing to eat or drink, mainland media has reported.

The man, surnamed Yang, lives alone in an apartment in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, where he suffered a stroke late last month. He was taken to hospital after his dog's out-of-character barking alerted neighbours that something was wrong, the City Express reported on Saturday.

The nine-year-old golden retriever and Labrador crossbreed, named Awang, was devoted to Yang, who had cared for him since he was a puppy.

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When Yang suffered the stroke, Awang, usually a quiet dog, began barking loudly and continuously, said local police officer Shen Jianhuan.





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